Effects of Yiangxuefukang Granules on The Contractility of Uterine Smooth Muscles / 中成药

ABSTRACT

Objective: To observe effects of Yiangxuefukang Granules on the contractile function of uterine smooth muscles. Methods: Both the uteri of Sprague Dawley rats within 4～6 days postpartum and the uteri isolated from women of caesarean operation were used to study the effects of Yiangxuefukang Granules on the contractile amplitude, frequency and vitality of uterine smooth muscles. Results: The Granules significantly increased the contractile amplitude, frequency and vitality of both rat uterine smooth muscless in vivo and human uterine strips isolated.Conclusion: The Granules can be used in the treatment of the postpartum hemorrhage and the poor uterine involution caused mainly by lacking in the strength of uterine contraction.